Substitute Teacher Aide - Brella

About Brella
Welcome to the new village. Established in 2019, Brella is on a mission to transform the way we raise the next generation.  Brella was founded by two busy moms who wanted to create a new model of care that is flexible enough to work for today's families' dynamic lives while also ensuring the best developmental experience. 

Where We're Located
Playa Vista: 12746 W Jefferson Blvd Suite 3-3100, Playa Vista, CA 90094
Hollywood: 909 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Pasadena: 475 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Our Educators
Brella educators bring a wealth of knowledge and experience through diverse backgrounds across the fields of early childhood education, human development, psychology and more.  Our team is committed to nurturing a child's foundational traits, or “Three C's”: confidence in themselves, compassion for others, and curiosity about the world around them - and leverage our play-based curriculum inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia and RIE.

Teaching at Brella is designed for those who love to provide learning opportunities no matter how long or short of a time with a child in a dynamic work environment.  We are designed to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve.  As we grow, so will you - whether that's inside or outside of the classroom, our non-traditional model works best for educators that embrace change, are adaptable, and are passionate about changing an industry.

Substitute Teacher Aide Requirements
We welcome teacher aides with a variety of experiences.  All of our teacher aides provide a safe and loving environment for children aged 3 months to 6 years while modeling empathy, respect and gentle guidance.  Candidates for all of our teacher aide roles:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have at least 6 months of teacher aide experience in a licensed child care center working with the age group (infants or preschoolers) that corresponds to the role for which you are applying at Brella
• Must be currently enrolled in a program where they will complete at least 3 units of coursework a semester until completing all 12 units required by Title 22, Section 101216.1 
• Must be available between 7:45 AM - 5:15 PM Monday through Friday

Teacher Aide Roles  

• Resource/Floater Teacher Aide roles are great for early-in-career educators who enjoy and want to explore different age ranges across our program by providing support to our classrooms during breaks, planning time, and covering for callouts.  
• Classroom Teacher Aide roles are an opportunity to focus on a specific age range while diving deeper into our play-based curriculum, flow of day, documentation and communicating effectively with the team, children and parents.  

We Care for Our Caregivers
This part-time role at Brella is eligible for: 

• Competitive pay: $18-19
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Fun celebrations & team building opportunities

Physical Demands

• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, walk, bend and otherwise fully participate in activities. Standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to physically handle children between 0-6 years of age using appropriate techniques. Ability to lift children up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Follow state, federal and Brellas' guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed, not an exhaustive list of all essential functions and responsibilities. Qualified applicants or employees with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.